Like a number of other law enforcement agencies in the state that increased traffic patrols around Christmas and New Years, Portland police stepped up enforcement with additional patrols, said Sgt. Pete Simpson, a spokesman for the police department.

The extra enforcement around Christmas and New Years was paid for through grant-funded overtime by the Portland Police Bureau's community partner, Oregon Impact.

Among the results: 170 drivers were cited for a variety of traffic offenses including reckless driving, speeding, driving with a suspended license, and talking or texting on a mobile communication device.